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Proverbs 14:35

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35A king delights in a wise servant,

but a shameful servant arouses his fury.q

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  1. qSee Est 8:2; Mt 24:45–51; 25:14–30

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A king favors a prudent servant,

but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

NLTNew Living Translation

A king rejoices in wise servants

but is angry with those who disgrace him.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The favor of a king is for the servant who deals wisely,

but his wrath will be on him who acts shamefully.

KJV 1900King James Version

The king’s favour is toward a wise servant:

But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.